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bureauchem.bsky.social
Consultant: former surrogate entrepreneur, former bureaucrat, former scientist. Policy person about town. All opinions are my own. Reposts not endorsements.
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This is the same thing as where they release thousands of sterile mosquitos to keep the population down, only with tech bros. It's an interesting idea.

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Metservice are here! bsky.app/profile/mets...

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For once we _are_ on a global map :(

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Almost as if 'core business' and 'the basics' are entirely subjective to one's own values and priorities

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This 100%:

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Congratulations to Manaaki Whenua’s Dr Nichola (Nikki) Harcourt – finalist at the #ScienceNZAwards 2025. Nikki collaborated with Hikurangi Bioactives Limited Partnership on a programme of research to support the ongoing development of a market for #kānuka products in AoNZ.

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NOTHING can destroy a Cyber Truck….😎😏 #WorldBollardAssociation

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Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati resigns. That's THREE high profile exits from the Ministry of Health/Te Whatu Ora in a week!! Is this a sign that no one wants to work with Dimeon Brown, the Minister of Health, or has he pushed them out? Is Dimeon an evil cat? www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...

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Happy anniversary to all who celebrate

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Origins of H5N1 Bird Flu: intensive farming practices (from @nautil.us) nautil.us/the-unnatura...

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The PCE isn't holding back re the govt's proposed science restructure. '... in my experience, such upheavals are rarely worth the loss in productivity and morale that ensue' Main concern is about Manaaki Whenua merging with bioeconomy rather than earth systems pce.parliament.nz/media/p4pju4...

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Super great that one of the major funding bodies that supports my physics research is now officially in opposition to me being the one to do it.

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Sustained loss of traction from the Lady Elizabeth IV at the blessing of the boats in Island Bay

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OK, so I'm not David Attenborough but there are dolphins in Wellington Harbour

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Now is the hour for the Luxon Curse. Can someone arrange a meeting as soon as possible?

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Look this city ain’t perfect but you can be gay here and that matters

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Research in @science.org showing structures in whale song thought to be uniquely human! Why? We think cultural learning! Led by @inbalarnon.bsky.social with @simonkirby.bsky.social @ellengarland.bsky.social @clairenea.bsky.social @emma-carroll.bsky.social and me! www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Deregulating New Zealand's gene tech space has been long-desired, but critics say the Government's growth-focused approach goes too far and risks too much, reports Fox Meyer

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OK, so I did see them fly past, I just didn't think to take a photograph until it was too late.

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Fantastic win for the Blaze! Made it look easy.

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I thought we were toast but we've got them 75 for 8 with 3 overs left.

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11 PhD studentships now available in Health Analytics, Epidemic Modelling and Health Economics, jointly between LSHTM, Imperial and UKHSA, to start autumn 2025. Deadline 7 March: www.lshtm.ac.uk/study/fees-a...

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If you do sweat to put a tyrant down, You sleep in peace

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NZAS co-president @lcsnz.bsky.social : “The message to scientists from this govt is clear: they are expected to be a source of revenue rather than working for the public good, and anything they do that isn’t directly linked to economic gain is of little interest" www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/science-s...

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